Inflation’s Last Stand: The Fed’s Challenge to Reach 2%
Inflation and losing weight have something in common: the beginning often seems easier than the final stretch. Suppose you’ve been working hard to lose weight, and at first, the pounds…
Across Continents and Cultures: The 2024 International Booker Prize Shortlist
Wouldn’t it be nice to embark on an epic journey that spans three continents, visits six different countries, and embraces six unique languages—all through the power of storytelling? This year’s…
A New Time for the Moon: Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC)
Imagine a world where astronauts, robots, and future colonies on the moon all operate on a unique time zone, different from any on Earth. This is not a scene from…
How Palestinian Citizens of Israel Defy Silence
In Deir Hanna, a town nestled in Israel’s Galilee region, a remarkable event unfolded one sunny Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of individuals, representing a diverse tapestry of the community, came together…
A Groundbreaking Court Decision in Europe Champions Climate Action
In Strasbourg, France, a significant legal decision was made that could change the way governments approach climate change. The European Court of Human Rights, the top human rights court in…
A Solution to America’s Urgent Need for a Bigger Grid
In the quest to grow the use of clean energy across the United States, one big challenge has been the shortage of power lines. It’s not easy to set up…
Trump Announces His Strategic Position on Abortion
On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced that decisions on abortion should be the responsibility of individual states rather than being mandated by a nationwide ban. This announcement diverges from…
Compassion Within Doctrine: The Vatican Addresses Gender Theory and Surrogacy
On Monday, the Vatican unveiled a document, approved by Pope Francis himself, that touches on such topics as gender identity, transition surgeries, and surrogacy. According to the document, the sex…
Trump’s Controversial Peace Plan for Ukraine
According to people who know about it, former President Donald Trump has shared a controversial idea: he believes he could end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by pushing Ukraine…
How a False Claim on X Spread Misinformation to Millions of Americans
The following is an account of how a false claim online managed to spread misinformation to tens of millions of Americans. This story revolves around a claim made by an…